Well, I will be shameless enough to give my book 5 stars, the story follows the growth of Maximus with all his imperfection. It shows how he matures slowly trough the story. Because let's be honest all humans make mistakes and all humans have to grow slowly learning from their own mistakes. Through the book you will see him not only becoming stronger but also wiser. Losing friends, making new ones, fighting evil, being evil. Exploring the world and enjoying life to its fullest.
He became cautious and backed off for a while. He first analyzed the sudden change in Hobie and was alarmed at how his strength was rising slowly and at times surged.
Alex walked to the Royal carriage and climbed inside, closing his eyes to rest. Jeffrey told the nine disciples to get in the carriage behind Alex before climbing on the front of the Royal carriage and grabbing the Harness to start the journey.
"I think I figured it out," Ichigo said while looking at Kon before he turned and began walking up to the second level of the museum. "And for your sake, you better hope I'm wrong, Kisuke," Ichigo said softer than normal so no one heard him. As Ichigo was halfway up the stairs all his senses shouted danger and the sound of rocks crackling was heard. He immediately looked down and saw the stairs were starting to give way causing his eyes to widen. He quickly flash-stepped back down the stairs where his friends were just beginning to follow him up.
Once outside, he breathed in the fresh air of freedom. Yet its taste was bitter. He had nowhere to go and no one to call upon. Corwal was dead or with the king, Rain and Betty were rushing back to their mercenaries, while Val and his sister were still in the castle or already being brought to the dungeon for the next execution.